A Block Criminology - Today we're back in the learning commons / library for you to continue your blog work. For this new entry I'd like you to tell me about auto theft. I'd like you to look up information on why people steal cars, where in Canada most cars are stolen from, what types of vehicles are most commonly stolen and I'd like you to tell me how much auto theft is actually happening in Canada (rates). Then I'd like you to tell me methods of protection (how to stop your car from being stolen). CTV News Vancouver has a short video on the top 10 most wanted auto theft suspects here and the Vancouver Sun did a nice piece on Auto Theft (actually catalytic converter theft) in the Lower Mainland here.
Auto theft trends in Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada top cars stolen 2020
Auto Trader Canada's Most Stolen Cars and Trucks
Which Province Has the Most Auto Theft?
How high-tech car theft became a billion-dollar Canadian racket
Crime Stoppers Bait Car website
These are the 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada top cars stolen 2020
Auto Trader Canada's Most Stolen Cars and Trucks
Which Province Has the Most Auto Theft?
How high-tech car theft became a billion-dollar Canadian racket
Crime Stoppers Bait Car website
These are the 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada
B Block Legal Studies - Today we'll focus on How a Criminal Trial works, including the presentation of evidence (Crown first then Defence), the rules of evidence (including voire dire - A Voir Dire is usually referred to a "trial within a trial". It is usually held during the Crown's case in order to determine the admissibility of evidence. For example, Voir Dires can be held to determine whether a confession is voluntary and admissible or whether it should be excluded under section 24(2) of the Charter. If the evidence heard in the Voir Dire is deemed to be admissible, counsel can agree not to repeat the evidence and the Voir Dire will form part of the evidence at trial. Two very common Voir Dires are a challenge to the admissibility of items seized in a search and a challenge to the admissibility accused confession to the police), and types of evidence (circumstantial, hearsay, privileged, and character).
Before a trial takes place, at the arraignment hearing, some of the things that will be discussed are:
There are basically seven steps in every criminal trial:
1. The case is called.
2. The trial begins.
3. The judge makes the “exclusion of witness order” if asked by either the Crown or Defense.
4. The Crown prosecutor presents the Crown’s case. Defense may cross-examine (question) each witness called by the prosecutor.
5. Defense presents their case by calling witnesses and possibly the defendant speaking themselves. The prosecutor can cross-examine Defense witnesses.
6. Both Defense and the prosecutor make closing submissions to the judge.
7. The judge makes a decision.
Witnesses must answer all questions put to them unless it is considered privileged. Privileged information includes:
i) discussions between a client and his or her lawyer in situations when the lawyer was acting in a professional capacity,
ii) any information tending to reveal the identity of a confidential police informant, unless disclosure is the only way to establish the innocence of the accused, and
iii) communication between spouses.
A witness is required either to swear an oath or to solemnly affirm that he or she will tell the truth. Section 16(3) of the Canada Evidence Act permits a witness who is able to communicate the evidence, but does not understand the nature of an oath or a solemn affirmation due to age (under 14 years) or insufficient mental capacity, to testify – as long as he or she promises to tell the truth.
The judge decides whether to admit or exclude evidence, as governed by the laws of evidence, case law, the Charter, the BC Evidence Act, the Canada Evidence Act, and the statute creating the offence. Evidence must be relevant to the facts in issue. The facts in issue are those that go to establishing the essential elements of the offence and any legal defence to that offence. Evidence may be presented with respect to other issues as well, such as the credibility of a witness, provided that the evidence does not offend the collateral evidence rule.
- whether the prosecutor is proceeding summarily or by indictment;
- whether the prosecutor has made full disclosure (given all of the information the defense needs, like witnesses’ statements);
- the number of police, expert, and other witnesses that the prosecutor plans to call if the case goes to trial;
- the time estimate for the prosecutor’s case; and
- whether an interpreter is needed.
- plead guilty (before a judge),
- plead not guilty and set a date for trial, or
- ask for an adjournment
There are basically seven steps in every criminal trial:
1. The case is called.
2. The trial begins.
3. The judge makes the “exclusion of witness order” if asked by either the Crown or Defense.
4. The Crown prosecutor presents the Crown’s case. Defense may cross-examine (question) each witness called by the prosecutor.
5. Defense presents their case by calling witnesses and possibly the defendant speaking themselves. The prosecutor can cross-examine Defense witnesses.
6. Both Defense and the prosecutor make closing submissions to the judge.
7. The judge makes a decision.
Witnesses must answer all questions put to them unless it is considered privileged. Privileged information includes:
i) discussions between a client and his or her lawyer in situations when the lawyer was acting in a professional capacity,
ii) any information tending to reveal the identity of a confidential police informant, unless disclosure is the only way to establish the innocence of the accused, and
iii) communication between spouses.
A witness is required either to swear an oath or to solemnly affirm that he or she will tell the truth. Section 16(3) of the Canada Evidence Act permits a witness who is able to communicate the evidence, but does not understand the nature of an oath or a solemn affirmation due to age (under 14 years) or insufficient mental capacity, to testify – as long as he or she promises to tell the truth.
The judge decides whether to admit or exclude evidence, as governed by the laws of evidence, case law, the Charter, the BC Evidence Act, the Canada Evidence Act, and the statute creating the offence. Evidence must be relevant to the facts in issue. The facts in issue are those that go to establishing the essential elements of the offence and any legal defence to that offence. Evidence may be presented with respect to other issues as well, such as the credibility of a witness, provided that the evidence does not offend the collateral evidence rule.
You'll need to work on questions 2 & 4 from page 200; questions 1 & 2 from page 207; and questions 2, 3, & 4 from page 211 of the All About Law textbook.
C/D Blocks Social and Environmental Sciences - In C Block, with Benton, you'll be looking at net primary production of different biomes. Ecologists use the term “productivity” to refer to the process through which an assemblage of organisms (e.g. a trophic level or ecosystem assimilates carbon. Primary producers (autotrophs) do this through photosynthesis; Secondary producers (heterotrophs) do it through the assimilation of the organic carbon in their food. Remember that all organic carbon in the food web is ultimately derived from primary production.
Primary Productivity: Rate of conversion of CO2 to organic carbon (photosynthesis) per unit
surface area of the earth, expressed either in terns of weight of carbon, or the equivalent calories
Primary Production: Same as primary productivity, but usually expressed for a whole ecosystem
In D Block, with Ms. Nadeau, we'll have a notebook cart in room 115 to continue your work on tomorrow's presentations in class. You'll get your seedling sketchbooks back (you have the opportunity to resubmit if you'd like) and don't forget you have your mushroom workshop questions to submit today.
Your presentations are due tomorrow. Don't forget to focus your research around these topics/inquiring questions:
- What is the product? Introduce the product to the class. Who (or what) is consuming the product and how much is being consumed globally? What countries consume the most? Is the product hidden in other foods?
- What climatic zone(s) does it need to grow? Temperature? Precipitation? Elevation? What type of land does it require? What are the farming methods used to produce this product?
- Describe countries (at least 2) in the world where this product is being grown. Which country is producing the most? Give clear examples.
- PROs :What are the benefits of farming this product? Efficiency? Economic benefits? Who is involved in the production of the product? Who is profiting?
- CONs: What are the negative impacts or problems associated with producing this product? Environmental: Land Use? Deforestation? Biodiversity loss? Animals at risk? Water Consumption/pollution? Heavy pesticide use? Air pollution? Climate change? Social Justice: Unfair pay? Child labour? Slavery? Indigenous Groups displaced? Dangerous working conditions? Cartel involvement?
- Solutions: Are there any initiatives or efforts to change these problems? Fair Trade Certification? Banning products/imports? Go “meat free” campaigns? Polyculture initiatives?
An remember to look at Tuesday's blog post for all of the links to help.
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